Confident Leeds United cannot let Hull City spring a surprise - YEP Jury

ANDY RHODES

With their form picking up in recent weeks, Leeds will be in a confident mood heading into tomorrow’s game at struggling Hull.

The hosts haven’t won a league game since New Year’s Day and haven’t won at home since December 21.

A couple of weeks ago you would have probably said the writing was on the wall for Leeds but, after three wins in a row, United are on the up.

Their form in recent weeks has seen them pull away slightly from the chasing pack and, at the moment, they’re worth the points.

Wednesday’s win was a real scrap towards the end and Marcelo Bielsa’s side had to dig their heels in.

In the end they were good value for the points, even without Kalvin Phillips.

Mateusz Klich once again showed his value, while Ben White looked more comfortable in himself in the midfield role.

United will be hoping for more of the same on the Humber. Another 1-0 win would do the trick.

Prediction: Hull City 0 Leeds United 1.

MATTHEW EVANS

United made heavy weather of a very poor Middlesbrough side on Wednesday night but, more than ever, it’s the results that count.

Three points was all that was needed but it could and should have been far more comfortable. The situation wasn’t helped by the loss of Kalvin Phillips and I’m sure we’ll all feel happier if he returns to the starting XI against Hull.